How to Tie Fishing Knots

By: Michael Gardner

ENGL393 - 6050

Due: 3 July 2008

Introduction

• This process is intended to instruct those that do not know how, to tie a few simple but useful knots.

• These knots are primarily used for fishing, but can be adapted to a variety of other applications

• In order to tie the knots, you will need rope, fishing line, or something similar, and something with a loop in it, such as a fishing hook.

Dropper Loop Knot

• A dropper loop is used to tie a loop in the line above the end of the line. This is used as an attachment point for an additional lure, weight, or hook.

Dropper Loop 2

• Create a loop in the line.

Dropper Loop 3

• Hold the lines where they cross each other and wrap the loop around the crossover point four to six times.

Dropper Loop 4

• Open a hole in the twists where you are holding the lines.

– Pass the loop through this hole.

Dropper Loop 5

• Hold the loop with your teeth, and pull the knot tight.

Palomar Knot

• A palomar knot is used to attach a hook or lure to the end of the line.

• With practice, this knot can be tied in the dark.

Palomar Knot 2

• Form a loop in the end of the line and pass it through the hook eye.

Palomar Knot 3

• Tie an overhand knot with the loop.

Palomar Knot 4

• Pass the hook through the loop.

Palomar Knot 5

• Pull the two ends to snug down the loop and tighten the knot.

Improved Clinch Knot

• An improved clinch knot is used to attach a hook or lure to the end of the line.

• It is widely regarded as the fisherman’s reliable standby.

• Pass the end of the line through the hook eye.

Improved Clinch Knot 2

Improved Clinch 3

• Bring the end of the line back up and wrap it around the main line six times.

– This creates a hole just above the hook eye.

Improved Clinch 4

• Pass the tag end through the hole above the hook eye.

– This creates another hole between the tag end and the main line.

Improved Clinch 5

• Pass the tag end through the newly created hole.

Improved Clinch 6

• Pull the tag end and the main line, cinching the knot down tightly on the hook eye.

Tutorials, Video, and Instruction

• There are many websites that offer instruction on knot tying. To learn more knots, or for more instruction on the three knots discussed previously, visit some of them. A few are listed below.

– http://animatedknots.com/

– http://www.iland.net/~jbritton/

– http://www.realknots.com/knots/

– http://www.fish4fun.com/knots.htm

– http://www.thejump.net/fishing-knots/fishing-knots.htm